Wardruna: Kvitravn - Sowing New Seeds - Strengthening Old Roots, Episode IV

Director: Phil Wallis
Producer: Alexander Milas / Twin V Ltd
www.twinv.com
Music: Wardruna - Kvitravn, «Kvit Hjort»
(p) 2020 COLUMBIA, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
(c) Fimbulljod Productions
Pre order new album here: wardruna.lnk.to/Kvitravn_Album

[@LSFprepper]

"We learn from the past, we don't copy it." Powerful words that I wish more of society lived by. Love the music. It speaks to me on a deeper level.

[@michael3573]

"We learn from the past, we don't copy it" Those words resonate with my heart.

[@lanajohnson8424]

Oh Einar. If only more people listened to your words.

[@earthangel8730]

I'm a 67yo woman living alone on a 12 acre forest homestead in eastern Washington state USA. I relish my solitary life sharing the forest with many wonderful wild animals. The trees are great company. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and impressed. I have great respect for your beautiful and haunting music. Your videos are DIVINE. Thank you.

[@Roamingloba]

You are living my dream 🥰

[@The_buetifull_nugget]

I live in Washington state to..maybe one day I’ll be surrounded by trees and not houses that’s my wish

[@Roamingloba]

@Amber Ragsdale my ultimate dream is moving to PNW and finding land with trees. Usually I spend every year out there to get away from chaos of city life in Utah.

[@The_buetifull_nugget]

@@Roamingloba Washington got beautiful places but holy shit it’s expensive I’ve lived in Washington all my life

[@nottheeviltwin6]

Welcome :)

[@stiLLa2000]

thank you wardruna for telling the old stories today

[@hinsevaneijndhoven8750]

Indeed

[@Sheepdog1314]

"they were smarter" in a sense that they lived with the acceptance of death every day; we live like there is no such thing, or we are scared of it. This changes the way we think, plan ahead and act

[@adamw.8579]

We must care of our roots, without them we are only dust spreading by winds of time. Very wise words. Tack så mycket.

[@Tommy1977777]

100% agreed!!

[@thomasnorb4077]

If you want to thank Einar in his language it's "Takk så mye" in Norwegian.

[@stofosaurus]

@Gary Snow what the hell are you on about?

[@valeriy8502]

@Gary Snow Our roots are very popular in the world right now, though often misunderstood

[@stofosaurus]

@Gary SnowI'm Swedish. My ancestor have lived in Sweden for countless generations. There I said it. Will I get banned now? GTFO with that bullshit of yours. You're free to talk about your roots anywhere you want. You're just making yourself out to be some sort of victim.

[@TennaTheGinger]

Love these bits of Wisdom you provide us. We need to learn, not repeat. Thank you.

[@19mychaellee71]

Thank you, Einar. Living in America and seeing this bizarre addiction to imitation that so many people have, these have essentially been my words of advice to them. Because real culture comes from a place of honor and recognition of our position in the world, and how we choose to collectively respond to it. Pop(ular) culture is just a constant dosage of passing fads that have been prescribed by media and marketing to keep people competitive over trivial things and keep them invested in the system instead of their own betterment. I've seen some great beliefs get turned into fads and forgotten here; some things that could really help this country if they were truly embraced. Your music touches and awakens people more than it entertains, and that's precisely what we need more of.

[@DocSteelhamer]

Learn from the past,become better don't repeat mistakes

[@user-du6mx8zs9n]

what if the past grew legs🤬

[@DocSteelhamer]

@@user-du6mx8zs9n cut them down

[@DocSteelhamer]

@Gary Snow it depends of what past u had,if u were a crazy person or a criminal or who knows what,than yes but if u are a good human being than it's all ok

[@domsjuk]

I said this elsewhere and say it again here: Kvitravn is nothing less than a cultural genius for me! Not only because of his obvious great musical talent, but because I think he is absolutely on point with his approach to the arts and his (re)interpretation of the continuous motifs of life, that connect humans, generations and culture throughout time - manifested in his style and content alike.

[@sapereaude9737]

I do agree. But is'nt Kvitravn the albums name? Band: Wardruna ; Main Singer: Einar Selvik ; Album: Kvitravn?

[@domsjuk]

@@sapereaude9737 Kvitravn is Einar's alias or artist's name. The album title is eponymous after that name.

[@sapereaude9737]

@@domsjuk Ahh, good to know. Thank you mate

[@domsjuk]

@@sapereaude9737 Welcome :)

[@valeriy8502]

Indeed, he is a cultural hero and wisdom keeper. Extraordinary human being.

[@larrypinkard2051]

As I watch this, the crows caw above me, as I find they seem to do so, most everywhere I go as of late. I may not be long for this world. I pray the world is a better place for my time here. May I have the strength, the courage and the resilience to make it so. Of love. For love. With heart and soul. For our childrens birthright of liberty and peace. On my feet, fighting. With tenacity, cunning, skill, temperance and mercy. May our foes become allies, lest the arrow find its mark in terrorist and tyrant. Peace be with you all.

[@OrmeJeffrey]

this makes so much sense. We don't copy the past, we learn from it, from the good and the bad things and we try to be better today trough our past mistakes. Thank you Einar

[@danieltremble5929]

I feel like people (including myself at times) romanticise Viking culture based on the growing presence it has in media. As badass as your music is, I’m beginning to understand the depth and complexity of your culture and just how much more there is to it. Much respect from Yorkshire

[@paulcarr6571]

So much Norse culture in Yorkshire of course. I live in Nottinghamshire and have lots of hidden secrets here.

[@danieltremble5929]

Mate I forget I live 30 minutes from York. Spoilt for choice when I think about it. Respect

[@hansmueller4438]

Personally i always thought Vikings were awesome even as a kid when they were not as popular as they might be now, its just a very interesting culture overall and considering its age very progressive in some aspects of society compared to its direct neighbours of early medival culture and so on. And the music just sounds amazing, i do enjoy all kinds of different genres but i feel like Viking/Norse songs and "sound" is very true to the nature of music. I feel like, its not trying to "impress" the listener but rather convey emotion and tell a story, i think that just makes it amazing to listen to.

[@hambikv8005]

From when I was a little child I liked the Norse culture so much, at first I liked those resilient warriors who had no match but as I grow older I have much more appreciation for Norse Myths. Thinking about what parts relate to us nowadays could reveal a potential solution or relative realization. It is the act of every wise man to learn from the past and share it.

[@evolexpeditions7675]

I have never watched the Vikings show, never thought the romanticism of Vikings and old Norse mythology was a way to understand the past. I like how Einar says Wardruna is for people living in the now. I spent the summer of 2013 and 2014 backpacking Norway, Sweden and Denmark, visiting ancient sites to immerse myself in the feelings these sites evoked in me. Wardruna was the voice that first brought me to Scandinavia in 2012. Thank you Wardruna, for giving guidance to my innate desire to explore new lands. To this day, Norway holds the most special place in my soul.

[@requarteroni]

So much respect for Wardruna and the life they bring to the world. Life that honors the past and works for a greater future.

[@marioabadfernandezdelacigo8893]

The background song is absolutely amazing!!!!!

[@luciansatmarean75]

totally agree, can't wait to hear it

[@HonorarySaiyan]

Was just listening to your new song for the 100th time. And I absolutely agree with you. The knowledge of our ancestors has developed over thousands of years. It is and always will be relevant. However, as you said, we should also use it in a way that makes sense and we should go with the time, as they did.

[@eldertlopez200]

Mr.Thunder feels at peace when he listen to wardruna

[@WhiteRyder23]

My absolute favorite Nordic music! You awoke something ancient in me years ago!

[@RivetHead999]

While the roots grow deeper with the ages, we find beauty in the new flowers that bloom each spring. But without roots, the tree will fall.

[@time-lapseseb1141]

I 100% agree with the message of Einar Selvik, thank you for your beautiful, deep and healing music as well as for having this noble mindset!

[@mercychalice]

The music you make, i can't understand the words as it's not a native language to speak. However, the emotion, my God, the emotion. That I can fully understand. That is the true power of music. And those of y'all that provide translations, love y'all thank you!

[@goygohar]

"I make music for those who are here and now, and not as a form of escapism... We learn from the past, we don't copy it. We learn from it in the potential of doing better." Words of wisdom. Thank Odin, you are the part of this century.

[@jiml8964]

Wardruna, Odin be praised. Scottish Norse

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

Norse Gael

[@artelie940]

We are new Vikings of 2021, Wardruna give us more Songs. We love U ❤️

[@Tomara632]

The vikings always said that when time changes.... We must change with it. They were masters at adapting to changing situations and that's why they become international traders.... But they never ever forgot their roots.

[@Shannon-db1kj]

So excited for the new album! Your music touches something DEEP within my soul and makes me feel alive! Thank you

[@pranakhan]

I understand your sentiment. To me, we don't have to BE the warriors of old, to work to inherit their strength. Their strength is the tool we carry with us, to effect positive change on the world.

[@glinianygarnek8756]

agree. Greetings from Poland ^^

[@ellengran6814]

We once believed the world was one, like a tree. Created between ice and heat. Christianity came and told us the world was a creation of God destroyed by a Devil. To me, our old belief makes more sense due to what we learn in science.

[@valeriy8502]

It surely does, I am awed the deeper I dig into the Norse Mythology. It has been presented as shallow but really is incredibly layered. I have learned to see so many things through the years since I was a child.

[@AvaIor]

that is not christian teaching though. the devil can only distort, he cannot create, nor even destroy. you could apply einars words to christianity too, it is undoubtedly part of our western heritage as well and there are great things to learn from it.

[@ellengran6814]

@@AvaIor I agree there is a lot to learn from the Bible too. It teach you about human societies and the power of story-telling. All other living creatures ARE their story, we have the possibility to create our story - and create new when our societies is destroyed by unintended consequences of our actions (due to our stories). Jesus told the story of care/compassion for other humans. Now we need a story about care and respect for life itself - an old story we once told.

[@lindainparis7349]

Einar, you speak of the true revolution.

[@danieliwansson3006]

Ooh jag vill höra mer av denna låt!! Din musik får mig lugn och känna att jag förs till en bättre plats. Din musik får min ångest att försvinna!

[@Roamingloba]

When I go for hikes into the forest, I listen to Wardruna. It makes it more special :)

[@kamilarosinska5404]

Listen to the forest. That's where the music comes from.

[@vJaz000]

Not to surprise that everyone can understand the lyrics until they read, it is the music that connect simply hearing the first time. Once understood the lyrics it directly gets added to the playlist. It's listening and learning.

[@qwxzy1265]

In every episode of this series, Einar expresses exactly what I feel. Thank you.

[@Helxas]

I very recently had a conversation with my mentor, with whom I agree and disagree in equal measure, about the symbolism of the runes. He put forward that he disagreed with my outward passion for the runes and the Runaljod - Though closer to an animist himself than anything else, he believed that the bad apples of this "neo-Pagan" movement had so poisoned the vision of the runes that they would only be seen as symbols of hate. He understood why I feel the way I do towards them, mind - Similar to he, I have been living alone since I was 15, and had a life of tumult. The Runaljod helped me find my center during that time. However, he expressed concern that people would be averse to my passion for animism and the runes. In this video, Einar, you have put perfectly into words and song my feelings towards that argument. It does not make sense to romanticize a warrior culture bent on purity, as these bad apple neo-Pagans have done. We *learn* from the past. We do not copy it. I wish to express how grateful I am to you, that you should make aware so many people of ways of wisdom that otherwise may not have found it. Your music touches the souls of Pagans, animists, Christians, Muslims, and agnostics like myself. I believe you help us all understand that we are all a part of this world. Thank you, Einar, for your wisdom. Thank you, John, my mentor, for challenging me always. Thank you, nature - In life I shall strive to give back.

[@MrEnaric]

A visionary and a poet. We walk an old road, but towards the sun. Túsen takk, Einar.

[@thomasnorb4077]

Is there a reason you've added an accent to "tusen"? It's not used in Norwegian.

[@MrEnaric]

@@thomasnorb4077 Yes, there is. In my mothertongue Westlauwersk Frisian, we use 'túsen' instead of Norwegian 'tusen'. Hence my typo. Thanks for correcting me. ;-) (And 'takk' would be 'tank')

[@denisetitchgregory5867]

Love your music! Much can be learned from our ancestors, we should strive to make them proud by putting our voices and skills to great use to pave a better way for us all. Blessings!

[@Animalguppi1991]

Wonderful! I Cant wait for the new Album! ❤ I love the Voice and Instrumental. Greethings from Germany!

[@ventithedrunk9506]

"History is bound to repeat, for those who are ignorant of it." Forgot who said this but very wise words indeed

[@jamieluke8386]

Wardruna I’m from uk but I hear the message, please make me your apprentice and let me carry on the tradition. Scandinavian tradition is all about the now and connecting with the world. Respect death, respect the story of life. I want to dedicate my life to preserving the heritage of these great people. Where they had the most potent of belief and culture. Your songs are doing this and I would love to learn from you as best I can. Music itself is a universal language and I hear you.

[@hevoskuiskaaja2008]

Einar, you have a very very special gift. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Non-Serviam300]

That bass line drone tells me all I need to know

[@leviewhite666]

Time doesn't have a voice but you do and thank you for sharing that

[@beleth3]

Already pre-ordered! Can't wait!! Thank you Einar for all your music!

[@gaiavenus]

Well said Einar, we learn from the past, we don't copy it.

[@benotyourboss]

Well said Einar, you are indeed a wise man! May the gods be with you!

[@antenov]

thank you wardruna that you whas in vikings. your group did make some scenes much much better with your music.

[@outfromtheshadows]

Profoundly wise words.

[@Nightmare-ee7fn]

Wardruna is the best.

[@ghostwalker3860]

I can't wait to hear the song in the background, it's so good.

[@taylovespatch2]

We don't copy the past, we learn from it to do better. Great wisdom Einar. Love this little videos!

[@volkerhauff6565]

"For the people that are here and now"!

[@lisab2238]

I'm learning from you...thank you

[@KenshinPhoenix]

It's great hearing your perspective and intention with this music, adding context where we would otherwise only have our own. Thanks for sharing!

[@shimkonise357]

I can't wait for your new CD to come in from Amazon! I love your music & stories! Blessed Be! Skal!

[@paty666]

Wise words, as you sing in yr music! All hail Wardruna!

[@Tina1212E]

#history ... remember them.. thankyou 🌺🥀🌹⚘🌷🍀☘🌿🌱🌲🌳

[@jagajanowicz6423]

Yes, great words - we will learn from the past and create something of our own :) Thank you for the wonderful music and beautiful videos that captivates souls, best regards :)

[@JoseRodriguez-nf5mz]

Big fan of wardruna. Earl Einar is the man. Everything coming from him or his compatriots that help him bring out these amazing feelings. Hail the old gods.

[@wilmabhana3620]

From south africa. Love the music

[@VampyrTepes]

Everything is said about Wardruna's music: like Enslaved, the project has nothing to do with all these "viking" bands that pretend to know the past, whereas they caricature and impoverish the concept. Thanks Einar for all your authentic and profund music and vision...

[@draganapasti_]

Adorable. Truth. Powerful ideas of the past in form of symbolic reality is something to be discovered forever. Now. Backwards and onwards. In life. In music.By means of intuition and creative imagination. By listening. As knowledge doesn’t come “from outside”, but inside...as a fruit of spirit and piercing mind. Truly convincing speech. Enjoyed.

[@kristabell7125]

I found your music it explained my life my thoughts the tools that I have used explained through Your art form in music is beautiful it is alive and it speaks to my soul

[@christianjanssen3254]

Using Heart and Mind and an an open spirit. The clips are always impressing🙏 thx

[@edwardbackman744]

Spine trembled when the music came in for like a second omg

[@reneeibisch6181]

Danke ♥️

[@awayofzen]

loving the presence of what is now

[@1.1797]

Cannot wait for this new album to release!!! Got it pre-ordered on vinyl!! Gonna be another epic one!!!!! Love you guys!!! 🤘

[@virgoanb.6950]

Well said brother, well said. 👏

[@jodisimmons4242]

Reconnecting to our surroundings again in the here and now will hopefully blast off a new evolution soon. But your trance trippy beats laced with the harmonic dark metal undertones is the masterpiece of Wardruna.

[@Fuckyourselfgoogle]

this album is going to be INSANE.

[@livingwellwithmindy8794]

Your music makes me feel alive!!!!

[@xristidismix]

Amazing work as always!!

I love it! Thank you Einar for your relevance 🙏🏻

[@jessicaleilanousiainen3994]

Thanks for everything.i jumped on the notification

[@EggNog1]

Put these all together. You are creating an amazing saga yourself.

[@LUISTORRES-gb5pf]

Just found out i have Germanic and Irish In my DNA. I will honor my ancestors!

[@carolinasmoke5047]

Beautiful. Peace is the ultimate goal. However our Norse ancestors were a warring people. They had to be just to survive. There blood still flows within us.

[@hefastusentertide4834]

....🖤....GREAT

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Yr music hits many people different ways, I escape this shitty world for just ....

[@tandemprojectx]

WOW! This is sooo true & powerful brother! Thank you so much for sharing! :-) I would love to use it in my next intro or outro.

[@martincloutier4300]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SHARSHAR44]

i love your vikings musik be save everyone around the world hygz kiss from denmark copenhagen 🥰

[@smeagolgollum2981]

Nordic music is immortal it is the only thing that can reach your spirit especially yours ... No one will ever forget the name of Einar Selvik the greatest musician who ever lived

[@angeus7146]

Thank you

[@organicearth405]

Thank you for sharing this. So beautiful and wise.

[@1313Sma]

Thanks.

[@norsemagicandbeliefs8134]

Einar NEEDS to write a book or something. He knows more about Old Norse beliefs that most people with PHDs in the subject.

[@Paid2Win]

Great work. Well said.

[@Deaadbunny]

Sounds like the best album so far

[@EARTHLYPATRIOT]

Much Love To You!! ♥️🌍

[@hamypeach]

Love his thoughts and sharing

[@HolyPineCone]

I believe that this aproach to music his music is what sets wardruna apart from some other similar bands. Old wisdom poured into music for the people that are alive today.

[@MisstressMourtisha]

🌒🌕🌘 so excited for this album 💖💖

[@_invenStory_]

True wisdom ✨

[@marcelopereyra5108]

Ahhhhhhhhhj queremos sub en españoooooool. Saludos de Argentina 👍🏻🇦🇷

[@adriennemiller1642]

Well thought, Well said